Grizzlies volleyball survives five-set match against Colby CC
By LIONEL TIPTON EL DORADO – Colby might have won only five of 16 Jayhawk Conference matches this season, but the Trojans found another gear… Login to continue reading Login…
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Biking for Peace in Kansas
mailto:nbabb@cherryroad.com Lynn Salvo loves two things - spreading peace and bicycling. After losing her brother to the Vietnam War in 1970, she set out on a mission to spread peace and consciousness to the effects of war through her passion of cycling.
Grants for Crime Victim Assistance Programs Awarded
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $22 million will help groups including law enforcement organizations and sexual assault crisis centers that support crime victims and survivors. The funding is provided by the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program.
Annual Kansas opinion survey captures robust support for gun control measures
Gov. Laura Kelly’s plus-50% approval rating vastly exceeds Biden’s favorability mark TOPEKA — Three of every four Kansans taking part in a statewide survey support a minimum age of 21 to purchase a firearm and endorsed a prohibition on sales of guns to people convicted of violent misdemeanors or anyone reported as dangerous to law enforcement by a mental health provider.
Kids in the Midwest will get more blood screenings under EPA plan to deal with lead threat
A study shows about half of children in the United States have detectable levels of lead in their blood, despite federal regulations that ban or restrict its use. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted a new strategy to reduce exposure, particularly in low-income and communities of color that are disproportionately affected.
New Branch Managers at CBK
Citizens Bank of Kansas Citizens Bank of Kansas is pleased to introduce their new Branch Managers in Medicine Lodge, Augusta, and West Wichita, and welcome them to the CBK Team. “Providing quality customer service is our top priority at CBK,” said Stacy Gear, SVP/Chief Development Officer.
Walnut River Brewing Company’s November Release: Rising Hope
Walnut River Brewing Company is excited to announce its November release: Rising Hope. “As a parent myself, I can’t imagine the heartache others must go through watching their child struggle with cancer,” says Rick Goehring, Co-Owner and Head Brewer.
Jewel’s Ceramics to Close After 50 Years
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com After serving the Leon community for almost 50 years and claiming the title of the oldest business in town, Jewel Beaumont, owner… Login to continue reading Login…
Trick or Treat Down Main Street
Expect to see ghouls, goblins and costumes of all types parading up and down Main Street during the annual “Trick or Treat Down Main Street” event on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m.
Friends of Doug’s
Doug Crumrine is a well loved Augusta resident, local plumber, retired volunteer firefighter and loyal customer to Bricks Bar and Grill. It was two and a half years that Crumrine was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at the age of 59. He was able to beat the cancer and go into remission for a short 6-12 months. Crumrine got the news just two months ago that the cancer had come back to attack his liver and lungs, being told by his doctor that it was terminal this time.